Welcome back to Homo Ludens! Join me on the sunny shores of the French Riviera for the 2026 Cannes International Boardgame Festival. In this video, we take a deep dive into the Carré Histoire, the dedicated heart of historical gaming at the festival, to see what the vibrant French wargaming scene has in store for us this year.
Whether you're a fan of grand strategy, tactical skirmishes, or innovative deck-building, the French scene is pushing the boundaries of the "playable history" we love. We’re sitting down with three of the most exciting publishers in the hobby to look at their latest releases and upcoming prototypes.
Shakos Games
We explore their diverse lineup of beautifully produced historical titles, including:
- Rex Britanorum: High-stakes Arthurian conflict.
- Breizh 1341: The War of the Breton Succession brought to the tabletop.
- Napoleon 1870: A fresh look at the Franco-Prussian War through the Shakos lens.
Les Trois Zouaves
The Zouaves are back with tactical depth and historical flavor:
- Austerlitz: The newest entry in the acclaimed Time for Heroes series.
- L'Envol de l'Aigle: A fascinating look at an upcoming deck-building game focused on Napoleon's daring escape from Elba.
Nuts! Publishing
We wrap up with a look at the newest addition to their Combat Ration series:
- Guerre Éclair: A fast-paced, tense depiction of the 1940 German invasion of France.
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Intro (00:00);
Everyone Should Play (02:10);
Nostalgic (03:29);
Retro (05:11);
Dungeon Design (06:56);
Turn My Brain Off (08:28);
Not Really My Thing But... (09:48);
Indie Game (11:31);
Made Me Think (13:09);
Favorite Antagonist (14:52);
Favorite Protagonist (16:52);
Criminally Overlooked (18:50);
Needs A Remake (20:24);
Overrated (22:25);
Underrated (23:47);
Over Hated (25:40);
Best Combat (26:38);
Biggest Personal Impact (28:41);
Favorite Art Style (30:35);
Favorite Story (32:20);
Favorite Game (34:13);
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Intro (00:00);
Everyone Should Play (01:58);
Nostalgic (03:28);
Retro (04:46);
Design Elegance (06:05);
Turn My Brain Off (07:42);
Not Really My Thing But... (09:08);
Indie Game (11:10);
Made Me Think (13:21);
Favorite Solo (15:46);
Favorite Party (17:10);
Criminally Overlooked (18:11)
Needs A Remake (20:26)
Overrated (22:43)
Underrated (23:30)
Over Hated (25:06)
Best Combat (27:34)
Biggest Personal Impact (29:26)
Favorite Art Style (32:06)
Favorite Story (34:17)
Favorite Game (35:45)
Chris Yi takes a look at ten games in rapid-fire succession! Be ready for thoughts on Red Carpet, Burgle Bros Blackjack, Photo Tour: North America, Zenith, Kebab, Bombastic, Piñatas, Freigard, Off With Their Heads, and Arkham Horror The Card Game Chapter 2 Core Box.
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Elements: The Great Tournament - Tutorial & Playthrough
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🔥 The board game scene is constantly changing… and April 2026 is STACKED.
In this video, we break down the Top 10 Hottest & Most Popular Board Games right now, based on what everyone is talking about, playing, and hyping up on BoardGameGeek.
From brand new releases to surprise comeback hits — these are the games dominating the hobby RIGHT NOW.
In this video:
0:00 Intro
0:42 10th place
3:17 9th place
6:28 8th place
9:19 7th place
11:19 6th place
13:57 5th place
16:44 4th place
19:16 3rd place
21:24 2nd place
23:25 1st place
26:09 Outro
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Hey friends! Let’s chat everything Earth Express! A new title coming from Inside Up Games along with a second called Behind The Lens! In Earth Express you’ll cultivate your own vibrant ecosystem in minutes. Drafting cards to build a 3x3 tableau of Flora and Terrain, creating a self-sustaining habitat by triggering the coloured abilities in your tableau. Hope you all enjoy!
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